James McCormick

James is dedicated to helping those who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as outdoor and recreational injuries.

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About James

James McCormick received his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Montana School of Law in 2002, while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in public administration. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Washington in 1999.

As a respected member of the legal community, James was handpicked by then-Attorney General Christine Gregoire to work as an Assistant Attorney General at the State Department of Labor and Industries, where he specialized in litigation involving workers’ compensation and work place injuries. He tried numerous cases to juries all over Washington as an Assistant Attorney General from 2002-2004.

James is Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Way of Pierce County. He works with the Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services Committee and serves as an attorney volunteer and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) speaker for the Thurston County Volunteer Legal Clinic, as well as the Safeplace Volunteer Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence. James is involved with the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Foundation, serving as a board trustee.

James has won numerous awards for his excellent work and involvement in the legal community, including the Outstanding Service Award from the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association in 2014, and the Liberty Bell Award in 2015. He was also recently awarded the United Way Leadership Award in 2016.

James has dedicated his legal practice to helping those who have been injured, particularly with outdoor and recreational injuries. Many of his cases arise involve injuries from swimming pools, playgrounds, ski slopes, bicycles, gyms or in the outdoors. James’ other practice areas include nursing home negligence, product liability, motor vehicle collisions, construction site and premises liability cases. As an experienced and accomplished motorcyclist, Jamey brings a special perspective to motorcycle injury cases.

Outside of law, James loves to be active outdoors with his wife Oona Cooperhill and his two daughters, Willa and Tierney. James and his family enjoy reading together, boating, skiing, volunteering and enjoying the best that life on the Puget Sound has to offer. He wants his girls to grow up with two very important qualities: a sense of adventure and a commitment to the well-being of others.

Practice Areas:

Auto Accident Attorneys

Injured in a vehicle accident?

Now more than ever, individuals are counting on informed legal representation to find justice for vehicle accidents. We’re here to help.

Government Liability

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel has a sterling reputation for winning government liability injury suits, having successfully navigated some of the largest in Washington State’s history.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Nursing Home Abuse

This infliction of pain and suffering, and total breach of trust, isn’t something these people or companies should consider alright. It’s why we help victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, and their families, receive compensation for their injuries, damages and losses.

Traumatic Injuries

Traumatic injuries can change your life in an instant. From the devastation of your sense of safety, to the lasting psychological consequences, there are few limits on how much damage trauma can do to you, and those around you.

Product Liability

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel uses state-of-the-art technology, national experts, and in-house legal expertise to show juries how and why product injuries occur, how they could have been prevented, and what the effects are on those who have been seriously injured.

Recreational Injuries

At Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel, we help people who have sustained recreational injuries due to negligence get the justice they deserve.

Highway Defects & Neglect

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel is here in the event that you’re injured by an accident caused by highway defect or neglect, to help get you the justice you deserve.

Premises Liability

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, due to negligence, Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel can help you figure out your options, to ensure that you get the representation and compensation that you deserve.

Drug & Alcohol Liability

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel are leading Washington Drug and Alcohol Liability Attorneys, here to help you get justice in the event of a drug or alcohol liability case.

Workplace Injuries

From your direct employer, to the manufacturers of faulty equipment, to any other involved party who may be liable, EPIC will help you untangle your workplace injury case, so you can get the justice you deserve, to get you back to work and back to health.

Wrongful Death

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel helps you dissect an accident in its aftermath, to parse out both the cause and fault of the tragedy.

Medical Malpractice

With decades of experience, we’re here to help in your times of vulnerability and need.

Dog Bites

Dog bite injuries can be traumatizing and even life-threatening. EPIC handles all cases involving injuries resulting from dog bites.

Motorcycle Accidents

If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel is a leading Washington motorcycle accident attorney, here to help you navigate the difficult and stressful process of a lawsuit, including dealing with insurance companies and motorcycle manufacturers.

Bicycle Accidents

Washington Bicycle Accidents

While biking is a great way to get around, sharing the road with automobiles can put bikers in perilous situations.

Amputation

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel is here to assist you on the legal side of this tragedy, with the experience and caring to help you stay calm, and understand what legal claim you may have in the case of this horrific incident.

Loss of Sight or Vision

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel has decades of experience working with those dealing with this kind of loss, and will do everything in our power to make this difficult transition as seamless as possible.

Maritime/Boating Accidents

Washington Maritime/Boating Accidents

Getting out on the water is one of the things that makes Washington an amazing state. However, boating can lead to serious, even fatal, injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic injury comes in many shapes and sizes, but few, if any, are more devastating than traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic Spinal Injuries

One of the worst outcomes of any accident is a traumatic spinal injury. The consequences of this type of injury are wide-reaching, and Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel is here to help you untangle them.

Trucking Accidents

Washington Trucking Accidents

On the road, trucks pose a larger danger than other, smaller automobiles. This means that trucks are more likely to be involved in serious accidents.

Noteworthy Results

$3 million recovered for the death of an adult male and severe brain and orthopedic injuries to small child caused by a truck driver’s negligence.

$1.2 million verdict for a young woman who suffered brain injuries in an accident caused by a negligent driver

$1.8 million recovered for a young child who suffered severe neck injuries while jumping into a poorly designed inflatable backyard pool.

$1.3 million recovered for a young child who suffered a foot injury requiring amputation caused from a poorly designed riding lawnmower.

$1.9 million recovered for the death of a teenager killed by a sex offender who was poorly supervised by the Department of Corrections.

$1.1 million verdict for a husband and father who lost his wife and three children in a car accident caused due to poor winter maintenance operations by the Department of Transportation.

$500,000 for a man injured in auto collision that occurred because of government’s failure to mitigate ice and snow on an overpass.

$3.6 million recovered for a worker who suffered severe spine injuries caused from the unsafe operation of a crane on a worksite.

$500,000 recovered for a construction worker seriously injured when another company’s negligent workers failed to properly rig lines resulting on a line snapping and striking the worker.

$5 million recovered for firefighter seriously burned as a result of utility negligently starting a wildfire

Honors and Awards

Marilyn Holzman Award ,
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, 2016

Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award,
Washington State Bar Association, 2008

Rising Star,
Washington Law and Politics Magazine, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Pro Bono Public Service Commendation,
Washington State Bar Association, 2005-Present

Volunteer Attorney of the Year,
Thurston County Bar Association, 2004

Emmett C. Anglund Award,
University of Montana, 2002

Super Lawyer,
State of Washington Law and Politics, 2008-2015, 2020

Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40,
American Society of Legal Advocates

Current And Past Professional Organization Memberships

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Elected Board Trustee, 2015.

United Way Pierce County, Board Chairman, 2014-2016; Co-chair of the Public Policy Committee, Board Member 2007-Present

Thurston County Volunteer Legal Clinic, Attorney Volunteer and Continuing Legal Education Speaker, 2002-Present

Safeplace Volunteer Legal Clinic for Domestic Violence, Attorney Volunteer and Continuing Legal Ed. Speaker, 2003-Present

Washington Web Lawyer Committee, Committee member, 2015

Tacoma Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services, Volunteer and Board Member, 2004-Present; Former Board Co-chair, 2012; Co-author of Tacoma Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services, Five Year Strategic Plan, 2012

YMCA Youth and Government Mock Trial Competitions, Mock Trial Volunteer Judge, 2004-2010

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Young Lawyers, Former Elected Trustee, 2007

Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee, Member, 2009

Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Former Member

Pierce County Bar Foundation, Board Member, Vice-President, 2014-2015; President, 2013-2014

Reported Cases and Appeals

Rucshner v ADT, Sec. Sys., Inc., 149 Wash. App. 665, 204 P.3d 271 (2009)

Pupo v Albertson’s, Inc., 170 Wash. App. 1049 (2012), (not reported)

Chadd v United States, No. 11-5894 RJB, 2012 WL 3578660 (W.D. Wash. Aug. 20, 2012), (pending En Banc appeal with the Ninth Circuit)

Tam v United States, 905 F. Supp. 2d 1221 (W.D. Wash. 2012)

Monk v Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 130 Wash. App. 1041 (2005)